Turner Free School
Tile Kiln Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4PB
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1020
Headteacher
Mr Jamie MacLean
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Sixth form
Yes
About Turner Free School
Turner Free School is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with specialist classes. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with special classes
SEND provision
Special classes
Specialisms
Please check with the school
The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Turner Free School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact Turner Free School
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Vetted tutors serving Folkestone and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
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Coming soonParent services
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Turner Free School?
Turner Free School is a maintained secondary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Turner Free School cover?
Turner Free School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does Turner Free School offer?
Turner Free School is a mainstream school with specialist classes. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.
What is Turner Free School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Turner Free School Good after its inspection on 6 December 2022.
Where is Turner Free School?
Turner Free School is at Tile Kiln Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PB.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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